This morning when we made this post we missed three names of panellists that were in the workshop. We'd like to thank Connor Yuzwenko-Martin and Ebony Gooden, as well as interpreter Nicole Sanders, for being on this panel and bringing accessibility to the arts community. twitter.com/nextfest…

Did you miss last night’s performance because you were at the Black Lives Matter rally? We recorded the entire performance for you to enjoy (including open captions).
We thank you for supporting #BlackLivesMatter. See you all tonight. Watch here: nextfest.org/nextfes…

We are looking to share & highlight the artists we have been consulting with, however, we are currently waiting on consent to do so. Check back soon to learn about these generous and kind artists. Thank you for your time, your love, and your feedback. #BlackLivesMatter.

We will continue working in consultation and prioritizing making space for artists who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour within our festival and beyond it. We accept the responsibility of taking action on our promises.

Kathleen Doherty

Kathleen Doherty is a dancer, choreographer, improviser, and teacher based in Halifax, NS. She attended Decidedly Jazz Danceworks’ Professional Training Program in Calgary from 2009-2011. Upon returning to Halifax in 2012 Kathleen co-founded the non for profit dance company, Votive Dance and has worked as Artistic Director since inception. Her choreography has been presented in/by: Kinetic Studio, Votive Dance, Soulocentric Festival (Calgary), Perspective (Connection Dance Works), CrossCurrents Dance (Calgary) and No Parachute Theatre (Toronto). Kathleen has performed both independently and with Halifax based companies: Mocean Dance, SiNS Dance, Votive Dance, and 1313 Music Association. Kathleen is Administrative Director for Halifax dance presenter, Kinetic Studio, and recently finished her second apprenticeship with Mocean Dance for the 2014/15 season. Kathleen is thrilled to be in Edmonton performing in Dancefest @ Nextfest with Votive Dance.